the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest (A47C 1/037 takes precedence; { supports for the feet or the legs coupled to fixed parts of the chair A47C 7/50; independent foot-rests or leg-rests A47C 16/02})

Definition statement

This subgroup covers:

Chairs having leg-rest or foot-rest coupled to other parts of the chair, e.g. backrest or seat, wherein their movement is simultaneous.

References relevant to classification in this group

This subgroup does not cover:

Chairs having adjustable leg-rest or foot-rest in combination with head-rest

If in the document there is no clear indication about material of the frame, e.g. made of wood, plastic or metal, this document should be classified in both classes A47C 4/08 (made of wood or plastic) and A47C 4/18 (made of metal).

Glossary of terms

In this subgroup, the following terms (or expressions) are used with the meaning indicated:

Inflexible seat

rigid seat or seat with flexible fabric stretched in the frame in all stages of folding

If in the document there is no clear indication about material of the frame, e.g. made of wood, plastic or metal, this document should be classified in both classes A47C 4/32 (made of wood or plastic) and A47C 4/42 (made of metal).

Glossary of terms

In this subgroup, the following terms (or expressions) are used with the meaning indicated:

Inflexible seat

seat doesn't fold when folding the chair e.g. seats with flexible not foldable fabric stretched in the seat frame in all stages of folding

Supports for the feet or the legs { coupled to fixed parts of the chair}(coupled to other adjustable parts { of the chair}A47C 1/034, A47C 1/037; { stand-alone rests or supports for the feet or the legs, e.g.} footstools A47C 16/02)

Definition statement

This subgroup covers:

Seating furniture having supports for the feet or the legs coupled to non-movable parts of the chair; Seating furniture with double foot-rests or leg-rests

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References relevant to classification in this group

This subgroup does not cover:

Chairs having leg-rest or foot-rest coupled simultaneously movable with other parts of the chair, e.g. backrest or seat.

In this group, the following terms (or expressions) are used with the meaning indicated:

Bedstead

Bed frame having non-elastic support forming lowest part of the bed

Spring mattress with rigid frame

Mattress having a rigid frame and elastic elements fixed to the rigid frame. Such mattress can be positioned on top of the bedstead, e.g. box-springs or directly on the floor, e.g. divan or slatted bed bases

Stuffed or fluid mattress

Mattress without a rigid frame stuffed with fibrous material, foam, fluid or springs.Such mattress can be placed on top of bedstead, box-spring, or directly on the floor, e.g. futon.

In this group, the following terms (or expressions) are used with the meaning indicated:

Bedstead

Bed frame having non-elastic support forming lowest part of the bed

Spring mattress with rigid frame

Mattress having a rigid frame and elastic elements fixed to the rigid frame. Such mattress can be positioned on top of the bedstead, e.g. box-springs or directly on the floor, e.g. divan or slatted bed bases

Stuffed or fluid mattress

Mattress without a rigid frame stuffed with fibrous material, foam, fluid or springs.Such mattress can be placed on top of bedstead, box-spring, or directly on the floor, e.g. futon.

In this group, the following terms (or expressions) are used with the meaning indicated:

Bedstead

Bed frame having non-elastic support forming lowest part of the bed

Spring mattress with rigid frame

Mattress having a rigid frame and elastic elements fixed to the rigid frame. Such mattress can be positioned on top of the bedstead, e.g. box-springs or directly on the floor, e.g. divan or slatted bed bases

Stuffed or fluid mattress

Mattress without a rigid frame stuffed with fibrous material, foam, fluid or springs.Such mattress can be placed on top of bedstead, box-spring, or directly on the floor, e.g. futon.